Week 17 and 18-- My dad's birthday and doctor visit

Bobby on my lap/belly. He likes to lay on me whenever Russeau isn't around so we had to capture the picture. We are trying to get Bob to give kisses to the belly, but so far he just puts his paws on the belly. He loves the boobs though if you can tell. He is always climbing on them and putting his paws there.



This is a picture of me at 16 weeks. I can't believe how much of a little belly I have!! I love it!!! It's really starting to look like I am prego and not just gaining some weight!

Me at 10 weeks....
Me at 6 weeks...

So I am catching up this week as I did get a little behind on the blog. I am starting to show alot more with my clothes! My belly is sticking out and it is starting to look like I am prego instead of just gaining some weight. I will try to post some of the pictures so everyone can see the baby growing! (Debbie thanks for the idea) I have been using the pregnancy pillow that I received from Mary (she is letting me borrow hers) and then also Jeremy got me one as well. They are very comfy... I still have to get used to it though as my neck sometimes hurts because of a different position than what I am used to, but it does give my back support which is wonderful! I totally recommend for all prego ladies to get one. Here is the link

http://www.amazon.com/Leachco-Back-Belly-Contoured-Pillow/dp/B0002E7DIQ/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=baby-products&qid=1223922771&sr=8-1

I usually leave the pillow on the bed in the morning and then cover it with our down comforter... we leave Bob out running around the house during the day and the twins are in the kitchen. We have come home to Bob curled up on our bed in between the pregnancy pillow so he is getting some use out of it as well. I will try to capture a picture of this because its pretty funny. Jeremy said that once we are done with the pillow we are going to have to figure out a way to get the pillow in Bob's home so he can enjoy it. Can you tell the Bob is daddy's favorite!

The baby is starting to move more and more... its funny because the baby was active in the morning after I finished breakfast, but now before I go to bed, the baby seems to be moving around more and more. It's not alot, but definitely more than a few weeks ago.

My favorite holiday snack just came out.... Chocolate Charlie and I am starting my little one off right. If I have some of this then I can down a huge glass of milk so it works for me, plus there are peanuts to give me protein in the candy as well. I just can't pass it up. I've already went through a whole box of it (which is so usual for me around this time). Jeremy knows that he isn't allowed to touch my box of Chocolate Charlie... its all mine!!!

So we received a phone call from Alex from Lanser's where we purchased our nursery furniture. Most of our pieces should be in January, however our tall dresser is not going to be available until February which will be fine with me. As long as its here before the baby, I am good to go with that!

I've talked with a few of my college friends this week who are on the east coast... Tina in Pittsburgh and Molly who is in New York doing her residency and she is currently in pediatrics. She is filling me in on what she has experienced and she got to perform a circumcision. She put me at ease with this procedure if we have a boy. I know that we will have our own personal doctor on hand for any questions! Thanks Dr. Molly!!!

So this leads to another funny story that Jeremy has preceded to tell me how I will be the minute I go into labor. I have a friend, Tony, who is a police officer and he patrols near where we live. When I was working late hours on the client service side, I would call him and he would follow me to the barrier of where he could and if he wasn't on a call to make sure I got home safe. So now the theory is that I will call Tony so we can have our own personal escort to the hospital. I am seriously thinking about this one... you all know me!

I am continuing to feel great...sometimes in the morning after I get ready I have to take a break because I over do it quickly so I am trying to learn to slow down just a little. I am tossing and turning at night because I want to make sure that I am sleeping on my side, but I constantly change positions so I am waking up alot. Also, it doesn't help that the twins are in bed with us and they are usually sleeping between my legs so its a challenge to move in the middle of the night. I find myself moving them, but they always find their way back to mommy. Sometimes they sleep closer with Jeremy, but lately its been all me!

Last weekend, we went to Lisa's house for spa night and it was relaxing and good to get out with the girls! Nothing like a warm neck wrap and warm socks!!! It was a ton of fun and looking forward to the next party!!!

November 21st- Today I had to do some shopping at Sam's Club for Aunt Joan and I asked Pam ( Jeremy's mom) if she wanted to do lunch since I was going to do the shopping on my lunch hour. We had lunch at Panera and she couldn't believe how big my belly had gotten since the last time she saw me. It was good for her and I to hang out alittle bit as it has been a very long time for that. She always touches the belly which is so wonderful and I am a firm believer that the baby can feel all the touches and all the love. It will be excited to see who the baby will respond to once I am further along.

November 22nd-24th== We had my college friend Pammy, her hubby Mike and their dog Lucy in town this weekend for the Notre Dame game. I didn't go to the game and doggie sat while watching the Notre Dame game. Adam went to the game with Jeremy which was nice for them because they haven't done anything in so long. I guess that is what marriage does to you over time. I remember the days when Adam would come over for dinner, but those days seem to be long gone now. Adam did bring me over a surprise which was a box of Chocolate Charlie when him and Elizabeth were shopping. So greatly appreciated as it is my favorite!!! It was great to hang out with Pam and Mike and see them during the pregnancy and for them to see me grow. They are so happy for us and it is so sweet of them.

November 23rd, we celebrated my dad's 60th birthday at my parents house with the family. It was great to see everyone and enjoy some family time. I will post the pictures once I can get them from my moms camera.

November 24th- We had our check-up at the doctor today and we invited my parents since it was my dads birthday today and what better gift to give him to hear his grandchild's heartbeat. The heartbeat was 155 so not as fast as last time, but still showing signs of a girl if you believe in the old wives tales. My measurement was a 20, which the doctor said is right where I should be. However, I need to watch the weight gain.... I am ok, but on the higher side right now. I have gained 12 pounds so far and will be 19 weeks tomorrow. The nurse said me sleeping on my stomach isn't a problem and that my body will let me know when I can't do it anymore.